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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.71, 1,411.89 and 447.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.71, 1,411.89 and 447.72 is: 671.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.71 : 1,411.89 = 447.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.71/1,411.89 = 447.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.71x = 1,411.89 × 447.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.71x = 632,131.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,131.39/940.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.97

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